The Premier 'View' Tipperary Gaelic Games Podcast

Episode 187 of The Premier 'View' sees Seán Smith sit down with Author Noel Dundon to discuss the upcoming release of his 2025 book 'From the Ashes'.

From the Ashes to the shelves -book-ending the year.

I am delighted this week to be able to inform all THE VIEW column readers that my latest book From the Ashes – the extraordinary tale of how no-hopers Tipperary rose in twelve months to become All-Ireland senior hurling champions, beating the cream of the hurling crop and defying all the critics – will be on the shelves in the coming week.

Tipperary Manager Liam Cahill has described the book as “a brilliantly written and insightful account of what was a magnificent year for Tipperary.” And, it was an incredible year all told.

It charts the remarkable story of resolve, resilience and artistry – a living example of what can be achieved when the group dynamic, the training environment and psyche are right. All of this is captured in this brutally honest and frank account of the unexpected campaign.

History brims with moments when the unfancied, the overlooked, the written-off — those so-called no-hopers — erupted like volcanoes from beneath the surface to shake the sporting world to its foundations. Cold stats and impossible odds were no match for their unshakable grit. These upsets weren’t flukes — they were masterclasses in courage, preparation and belief.

A season that began with whispers of uncertainty crescendoed into a deafening roar of glory. From the sparks lit by recent minor and U20 triumphs, the senior hurlers surged forward with singular intent — and claimed the grandest prize of all.

Read about the plots, the tactics and the supporters’ role; the coaches’ input and the backroom team; the hurt and the shame which gave way to pride and glory. The pundits gave Tipp no chance but acknowledged their achievement when the McCarthy Cup was secured for the 29th time at the hands of their provincial rivals Cork in that first ever meeting of the counties in the All-Ireland Final.

This is a story of redemption, of defiance, of stubbornness, of the will to win. This is Tipperary – the Premier hurling county once again in 2025. The book is published by Red Stripe Press and is available nationwide.

All in an action-packed Episode 187 of The Premier 'View'